Curriculum Unit Plan: Subject Area:_Math 8th_ Unit Title: Pythagorean Theorem
GLCE /HSCE- Grade Level Content Expectation
METS-S (focused on student using technology) OR NETS-T (focused on teacher’s using technology)
Instructional Objectives (Must contain a performance)
Tools and Resources
FilamentalityLesson
G.SR.08.03 Understand the definition of a circle; know and use the formulas for circumference and area of a circle to solve problems
NET: 3.c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
Given multiple links on filamentality, write and complete the answers to the scavenger hunt questions provided, with 95% accuracy.
Computer access
Movie Lesson Plan
G.LO.08.02 Find the distance between two points on the coordinate plane using the distance formula; recognize that the distance formula is an application of the Pythagorean Theorem. Solve problems about geometric figures
NET: 2.b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
With a group of peers, students must build an iMovie using slides and outlining the step by step process of Pythagorean Theorem. Students must include at least, one example equation.
camera microphone whiteboard or smartboard youtube (for upload) props storage device for computer
Multimedia Lesson Plan
G.SR.08.05 Solve applied problems involving areas of triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles.
NET: 2.d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.
Using Prezi, the students must work in groups and construct an online news release of geometry around the world, must include at least 5 locations
Internet access Prezi Brainstorming worksheets
Free Choice
G.GS.08.01 Understand at least on proof of the Pythagorean Theorem: use the P.T. and its converse to solve applied problems including perimeter, area and volume problems.
NET 1.a.- Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
Given the game “Pyramid Panic”, students will drag and drop the correct answer onto the mummy, and guide him safely through the zone, students must achieve zone 3 (silver) profiency.
G.SR.08.04 Find area and perimeter of complex figures by sub-dividing them into basic shapes (quadrilaterals, triangles, circles).
NET: 4.d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
Given a camera and prior knowledge of how a smart board works, students take pictures of local structures and architecture and show how to find the areas of at least 3 of the basic shapes (quadrilaterals, triangles, circles) on the smartboard.
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Subject Area:_Math
8th_
Unit Title: Pythagorean Theorem
Grade
Level
Content
Expectation
(focused on student using technology)
OR
NETS-T
(focused on teacher’s using technology)
(Must contain a performance)
microphone
whiteboard or smartboard
youtube (for upload)
props
storage device for computer
Prezi
Brainstorming worksheets
Clickers
Board
Paper
Pencils
Calculators
smart board
storage device